2020 Ford Ecosport vs 2020 Mazda CX-9
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2020 Ford Ecosport | 2020 Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 390 | 19 |
| Recall campaigns | 3 | 1 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 63 | 326 |
| Investigations | 1 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 1 |
| Fire reports | 8 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 25–28 | 23–24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 70,500 mi | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Ford Ecosport | Mazda CX-9 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 178 | 0 |
| Engine | 163 | 5 |
| Power Train | 51 | 2 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 23 | 3 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 12 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 9 | 2 |
| Air Bags | 8 | 1 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Check engine light | 56 | 0 |
| Stalling | 37 | 0 |
| Loss of power | 32 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 14 | 0 |
| Clunking / rattling | 13 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 12 | 0 |
| Won’t start | 11 | 0 |
| Overheating | 8 | 0 |
2020 Ford Ecosport
2020 Mazda CX-9
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.